Sports

Trial season

By Rachel Blount

April 15, 2008 at 7:04AM

The Olympic trials are starting in earnest, with three -- triathlon, women's marathon and flatwater kayak -- scheduled this weekend. Here's a look at key U.S. trials for this summer's Beijing Games:

Trials Date Site

Wrestling June 13-15 Las Vegas

Gymnastics June 19-22 Philadelphia

Track and field June 27-July 6 Eugene, Ore.

Swimming June 29-July 6 Omaha

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about the writer

Rachel Blount

Reporter/Columnist

Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990.

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